HYBE Idols Triggers Heated Debate With Messages Using AAVE

“It’s just so cringe…”

The issue surrounding idols using AAVE has continued to be a topic of debate.

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AAVE, or African-American Vernacular English, is a variety of English spoken primarily by black communities in America. Frequently today, AAVE is mislabeled as Gen-Z or TikTok slang and lingo.

Recently, KATSEYE Lara‘s use of AAVE has sparked major criticism from netizens.

KATSEYE’s Lara | @lararajj/Instagram

Some recent messages from the idol was shared online and it was regarding recent reactions and text about the outfits of the group, and it was considering to heavily use AAVE.

The screenshot was shared to Reddit and was flooded with major criticism from netizens, with many saying it was embarassing and pointing out that it isn’t how she speaks normally which makes it even worse.

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Many idols have been called out for their use of AAVE.